Important Safety Instructions - Makita LM003J Instruction Manual

3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawn-
mower is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
Thrown objects can cause personal injury.
4. Before using the lawnmower, always visually
inspect to see that the blade and the blade
assembly are not worn or damaged. Worn or
damaged parts increase the risk of injury.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration. A worn or damaged grass catcher
may increase the risk of personal injury.
6. Keep guards in place. Guards must be in work-
ing order and be properly mounted. A guard
that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning cor-
rectly may result in personal injury.
Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
7.
Blocked air inlets and debris may result in over-
heating or risk of fire.
8. While operating the lawnmower, always wear
non-slip and protective footwear. Do not oper-
ate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. This reduces the chance of injury
to the feet from contact with the moving blade.
While operating the lawnmower, always wear
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long trousers. Exposed skin increases the likeli-
hood of injury from thrown objects.
10. Do not operate the lawnmower in wet grass.
Walk, never run. This reduces the risk of slipping
and falling which may result in personal injury.
Do not operate the lawnmower on excessively
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steep slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of
control, slipping and falling which may result in
personal injury.
12. When working on slopes, always be sure of
your footing, always work across the face
of slopes, never up or down and exercise
extreme caution when changing direction. This
reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and
falling which may result in personal injury.
13. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the lawnmower towards you. Always be aware
of your surroundings. This reduces the risk of
tripping during operation.
14. Do not touch blades and other hazardous
moving parts while they are still in motion. This
reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
15. When clearing jammed material or cleaning
the lawnmower, make sure all power switches
are off and the battery pack is disconnected.
Unexpected operation of the lawnmower may
result in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated
in this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the mower.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never operate the mower while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the mower.
Physical condition - Do not operate mower
6.
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
Preparation
While operating the mower, always wear sub-
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stantial footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing clothing or jewelry
that is loose fitting or that has hanging cords or
ties. They can be caught in moving parts.
2. Before use, always visually inspect the mower for
damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields.
3. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
4. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
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Read all safety warnings and